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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

Y8 BJDMOT history

Y8 BJD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 23,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y8 BJD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
23,656 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BJD was last recorded at 23,656 miles on 6 May 2026, 6,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,424 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,232 miles
Average per year
1,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,656 miles
  • 2025 – 17,424 miles
  • 2023 – 16,082 miles
  • 2022 – 15,392 miles
  • 2021 – 14,645 miles
  • 2020 – 14,025 miles
  • 2019 – 13,240 miles
  • 2018 – 11,649 miles
  • 2017 – 9,250 miles
  • 2016 – 7,088 miles
  • 2015 – 6,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,656 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,656 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    101620847380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    17,424 miles
    Test number
    372575750375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail17,424 miles (+1,342)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,424 miles
    Test number
    848483831386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass16,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    767766479533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail16,082 miles (+690)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    991021420093
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass15,392 miles (+747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    15,392 miles
    Test number
    620117847884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass14,645 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    14,645 miles
    Test number
    765681692949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,025 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    938260103323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,240 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,240 miles
    Test number
    684279713540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,649 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    11,649 miles
    Test number
    592858253164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,250 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    9,250 miles
    Test number
    121593173855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,088 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    7,088 miles
    Test number
    358587771759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    6,278 miles
    Test number
    388768647540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BJD

Does Y8 BJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BJD is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BJD?
The MOT on Y8 BJD is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BJD done?
Y8 BJD was recorded at 23,656 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
Has Y8 BJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BJD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 BJD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 BJD find?
Y8 BJD passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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